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Margarine vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between margarine and corned beef

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 76% higher.
  • Corned beef contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +705.6%
Contains more IronIron +3000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5525%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1530%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +458.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +325.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11256.3%
Contains more WaterWater +261.9%
Contains more OtherOther +35.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +321.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3527.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Corned beef DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.67g 158%
Fats 80.71g 18.98g 95%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 1.5µg 76%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 9.22g 74%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 1.63µg 64%
Selenium 0µg 32.8µg 60%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.16mg 59%
Zinc 0mg 4.58mg 42%
Sodium 2mg 973mg 42%
Saturated fat 15.189g 6.34g 40%
Protein 0.16g 18.17g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Calories 717kcal 251kcal 23%
Iron 0.06mg 1.86mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 3.03mg 19%
Phosphorus 5mg 125mg 17%
Copper 0mg 0.154mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.23mg 17%
Choline 12.4mg 69.2mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.17mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8%
Potassium 18mg 145mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 3mg 8mg 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.7g 0.47g 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 0.47g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Corned beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Margarine
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.